LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David M. Bissonette upon the occasion
of receiving the Citizen of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce on February 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
David M. Bissonette upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the
Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, David M. Bissonette will be honored at the Clarence Chamber
of Commerce's Annual Awards Dinner to be held at Samuel's Grande Manor
on Thursday, February 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, David M. Bissonette has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Clarence, New York, David M. Bissonette
became a member of the Clarence Volunteer Fire Department in 1978 and
maintained an active status for 27 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Department, David M. Bisso-
nette served in various ranks including Assistant Chief and Chief; he
also trained and lead the Clarence Fire Departments level "A" HAZMAT
Team for 12 years and served on the Clarence Fire District's Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, David M. Bissonette was appointed as the Emergency
Coordinator for the Town of Clarence; during his 17 years, he has been
responsible for providing emergency support and guidance on a number of
large scale emergencies including anhydrous ammonia releases, chemical
plant explosion and fire, regional heavy snow storms and long-term power
outages; and
WHEREAS, David M. Bissonette is an active member of the Erie County
LEPC, Disaster Coordinators Association and the Clarence Newstead Chief
Association; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, David M. Bissonette is a full-time safety
professional and currently the Health and Safety Manager for General
Mills; and
WHEREAS, A true leader, David M. Bissonette is defined by his caring
and giving nature; time and time again, he has acted with bravery and
steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency situ-
ations; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which David M. Bissonette has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend David M. Bissonette upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen
of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on February 25,
2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David M. Bissonette.